Post Summit Optional Program
After the Grassroots Summit in Nara, you can extend your stay in Japan to discover more and make friends in other regions!
※ All participation fees include air ticket price difference, deviating from the original flight back to the U.S. as a group.
OP 1
Kyoto Homestay, and Tokyo
（2 night homestay in Kyoto and 1 night hotel stay in Tokyo）
$ 690
Maximum number of participants: 15
Kyoto is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Come see the city with your host families and volunteers. In Tokyo, enjoy exploring on your own.
The program includes an array of performing arts at Kyoto Gion Corner, and a potluck with our Kyoto volunteers on the evening of July 4.
Coordinated by Yoshie Nakayama
Participation fee includes all transportation, admission to Gion Corner and selected Kyoto monuments, and hotel room and breakfast in Tokyo. Host family serves you meals when you are at their home. The Tokyo portion does not include a guide.
The participation fee is based on double occupancy of the hotel room in Tokyo. If you prefer single room, add $70.
| July 3 （Mon.） |
Depart Nara for Kyoto by train with a volunteer Meet volunteers at Kyoto station Kyoto Gion Corner experience [ Homestay in Kyoto ] |
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| July 4 （Tue.） |
Sightseeing and potluck party at night [ Homestay in Kyoto ] |
| July 5 （Wed.） |
Depart Kyoto for Itami airport by bus Fly to Haneda (Tokyo) airport Move to Shinagawa Prince Hotel by bus [ Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel ] |
| July 6 （Thu.） |
Move to Narita with Airport Limousine Bus Depart Narita for the U.S. |
OP 2
Kanazawa & Noto Homestay, and Tokyo
（2 night homestay in Kanazawa, 1 night homestay in Noto, and 1 night hotel stay in Tokyo）
$ 780
Maximum number of participants: 10
Kanazawa is located in the center of Honshu facing the Sea of Japan, and is the center of the government, economy, and culture of the Ishikawa prefecture. It is famous for many traditional crafts and local specialties, including the unique dyed silk called Kaga-yuzen and Kutani-yaki pottery. Noto Peninsula is known for its beautiful coastal scenery and was the host location of the 2007 Grassroots Summit.
Coordinated by
Shinobu Uogishi and her friends
Participation fee includes all transportation, admission to selected Kanazawa monuments, and hotel room and breakfast in Tokyo. Host family serves you meals when you are at their home. The Tokyo portion does not include a guide.
The participation fee is based on double occupancy of the hotel room in Tokyo. If you prefer single room, add $70.
| July 3 （Mon.） |
Depart Nara for Kanazawa by train with a volunteer Arrive in Kanazawa and meet host family [ Homestay in Kanazawa ] |
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| July 4 （Tue.） |
Sightseeing in Kanazawa [ Homestay in Kanazawa ] |
| July 5 （Wed.） |
Move to Noto by train with a volunteer Sightseeing in Noto and meet host family [ Stay in Noto ] |
| July 6 （Thu.） |
Fly to Haneda (Tokyo) airport from Noto airport Sightseeing in Tokyo [ Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel ] |
| July 7 （Fri.） |
Move to Narita with Airport Limousine Bus Depart Narita for the U.S. |
OP 3
Kyoto Free Time
（3 night hotel stay in Kyoto）
$ 690
Participation fee includes transportation（described below）, hotel and breakfast.
The participation fee is based on double occupancy of the hotel room in Kyoto. If you prefer single room, add $90 for 3 nights.
| July 3 （Mon.） |
Depart Nara for Kyoto by train Free in Kyoto [ Stay at Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hotel ] |
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| July 4 （Tue.） |
Free in Kyoto [ Stay at Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hotel ] |
| July 5 （Wed.） |
Free in Kyoto [ Stay at Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hotel ] |
| July 6 （Thu.） |
Move to Itami airport from Kyoto station Fly to Haneda or Narita airport Depart Haneda or Narita for the U.S. |
OP 4
Osaka Free Time
（3 night hotel stay in Osaka）
$ 700
Participation fee includes transportation（described below）, hotel and breakfast.
The participation fee is based on double occupancy of the hotel room in Osaka. If you prefer single room, add $90 for 3 nights.
| July 3 （Mon.） |
Depart Nara for Osaka by train Free in Osaka [ Stay at Hearton Hotel Nishi Umeda ] |
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| July 4 （Tue.） |
Free in Osaka [ Stay at Hearton Hotel Nishi Umeda ] |
| July 5 （Wed.） |
Free in Osaka [ Stay at Hearton Hotel Nishi Umeda ] |
| July 6 （Thu.） |
Move to Itami airport from Herbis Osaka（2 minute walk from the hotel） Fly to Haneda or Narita airport Depart Haneda or Narita for the U.S. |
OP 5
Tokyo Free Time
（3 night hotel stay in Tokyo）
$ 780
Transportation described below, hotel room and breakfast are included.
The participation fee is based on double occupancy of the hotel room in Tokyo. If you prefer single room, add $210 for 3 nights.
| July 3 （Mon.） |
Depart Nara for Itami airport by bus Fly to Haneda (Tokyo) Free in Tokyo [ Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel ] |
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| July 4 （Tue.） |
Free in Tokyo [ Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel ] |
| July 5 （Wed.） |
Free in Tokyo [ Stay at Shinagawa Prince Hotel ] |
| July 6 （Thu.） |
Move to Narita with Airport Limousine Bus Depart Narita for the U.S. |